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European airlines face a harder recovery than their rivals
Europe’s airlines will struggle more than competitors elsewhere to end losses next year as they’re held back by higher expenses and their dependence on international…
Emirates sees 2022 return of Jumbo A380s as travel recovers
Emirates sees a sharp recovery in demand for air travel next year as coronavirus vaccines are distributed around the world, meaning the carrier’s full fleet…
Philippine Airlines says it’s readying restructuring plan
Philippine Airlines Inc. is working on a “comprehensive recovery and restructuring plan,” according to the carrier owned by billionaire Lucio Tan.
Airlines stir doubts with ‘flying is safe’ claim on Covid spread
Airlines have loudly insisted that it’s safe to fly during the coronavirus pandemic, and U.S. travel is surging before the Thanksgiving holiday despite a nationwide…
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Airlines see loss reaching $157 billion before virus clears
Record airline losses from the coronavirus outbreak will continue to mount next year as anticipated vaccination programs take time to revive travel demand, according to…
Boeing’s 737 Max gains tentative European regulatory clearance
Europe’s aviation safety regulator kicked off the process of bringing Boeing Co.’s 737 Max back into service, in a major step toward the grounded jet’s…
SAA needs partner to strengthen management, administrator says
South African Airways has the potential to be a sound business but would benefit from having an industry-investment partner to improve its management, according to…
Vietnam Ministry proposes fuel tax cut extension through 2021
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing Prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extend a 30% cut in the jet fuel environmental tax through next year to…
US air travelers surge over 1 million in holiday-season uptick
More than 1 million people flew through U.S. domestic airports on Friday, the second-highest daily total since the coronavirus pandemic hit last spring, even as…
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Airline lobby is building a Covid ‘Travel Pass’ to spur flights
Global airline lobby IATA is working on a mobile app that will help travelers demonstrate their coronavirus-free status, joining a push to introduce so-called Covid…